Mass Shootings: Spike in 2023 with Second-Highest Total in US History
Florida experienced 30 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This is a slight decrease from the 31 mass shootings recorded in both 2021 and 2022. Nationwide, the United States saw a total of 656 mass shootings in 2023, the second-highest number in history, following 690 in 2021 and surpassing 647 in 2022. The Gun Violence Archive reported an 8-10% overall decrease in deaths and injuries from gun violence in 2023. However, …